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cb4dude · 09-06-2012, 01:30 PM

We are at 6 speeds all ready. When you are hard accelerating, you use what, 2 until you hit the speed limit, except at the track (thank god for the track!). I will be stomping on my clutch and hammering on the gears until I die, as will many of you. Used to be 4, now six, hell, bring on 8, I don't care. It will be first, second, third, eighth, instead or first, second, third, sixth as it is now when your honkin on it. There is too much of a culture in the fun of driving with a stick to kill it. "Long live the stick" !!!

PQ · 09-06-2012, 01:34 PM

I shifted 10 gears for 9 and a half years.

I hate shifting gears. Over a million miles in a truck and then add my POV miles in manual cars.

The thrill is gone.

Verbolten · 09-06-2012, 01:42 PM

Who can shift faster? Your arm and leg or a computer. It's not even close. There will be HI-TECH auto transmissions in the future...

Harley Kidd · 09-06-2012, 02:18 PM

Guys. Macho up. My 2010 2SS is M6 and the new 2013 2SS M6 I have just ordered is manual shift. I have been driving manuals since the mid 60's and still love it. It is for me the only way to go and is fun to drive. If I want Auto then I drive my MKX. If manuals go away I will lose interest in these cars and probably go to a 60's muscle cars like I used to have. Maybe I am rediscovering my youth. Just MHO.

PQ · 09-06-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley Kidd

Guys. Macho up. My 2010 2SS is M6 and the new 2013 2SS M6 I have just ordered is manual shift. I have been driving manuals since the mid 60's and still love it. It is for me the only way to go and is fun to drive. If I want Auto then I drive my MKX. If manuals go away I will lose interest in these cars and probably go to a 60's muscle cars like I used to have. Maybe I am rediscovering my youth. Just MHO.

I'm 42 yo and I'm just tired of it. Even in my blown and cammed Camaro I still don't want to shift. After 20 years of it and, again, 10 years in an 18 wheeler I'd prefer to relax and still win the race.

Maybe in another 20 years I'll want to shift gears again.

mmartian · 09-06-2012, 03:47 PM

i am guessing since manual transmission sales are rising (up to nearly 7 percent) it isnt going anywhere anytime soon, but poll wise, those that do not want to drive or cannot drive it anymore will say its coming to an end. Those that love to drive it and would even go as far as buying an import to have one will say it aint going no where.

silentownage001 · 09-06-2012, 05:36 PM

This is why Porsche developed a new seven-speed manual

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It’s important to note that one of the reasons Porsche launched the latest seven-speed manual was due to the cost benefit of it sharing much in common with the seven-speed PDK. That benefit may not last much longer as Porsche is studying a new nine-speed PDK, Schätzle also revealed, and it’s unlikely that such a unit would share much in common with a conventional manual.

78% of 911 sales are with the PDK.

Full article: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...of-manual-911s

Besides we're all just assuming really. I think one day in America at least they will pretty much disappear but who knows when or if it will be.

Eviscer8r · 09-13-2012, 02:14 PM

It's not too strange for me to hear older folks not like manual anymore. My dad prefers automatic now too. I have an automatic car too, my SUV. I'm only 29 but it is one hell of a thrill to drive my 6speed SS vs my younger brothers auto mustang GT. I hope at some point I'm not forced to buy a auto corvette as that is my next car heh.

Captain Awesome · 09-13-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

The day we no longer use dino fuels, there will no longer be a reason for a standard trans.

You sayin' corn and algea can't drive a stick?

fz4k98 · 09-13-2012, 11:10 PM

Manual Trans is like camping, hiking, skiing, jogging, wrenching on cars, doing yard work and on and on. Sure it's harder, less efficient, less comfortable etc. but if your into it the payback is huge. If your not into manuals get an auto, if your not into jogging take a cab, if your not into wrenching get a mechanic. If i enjoy a strong cigar and my wife hates smoke, I go and enjoy the cigar, I dont tell her to learn how to smoke.

View Poll Results: Do you think it is the end for the manual?
Yes, only automatics will be produced in the future.	112	20.44%
No, you will still have an option for a manual.	436	79.56%
Voters: 548. You may not vote on this poll

09-06-2012, 01:30 PM	#197
cb4dude Drives: 2010 LT1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 221 View My Garage	We are at 6 speeds all ready. When you are hard accelerating, you use what, 2 until you hit the speed limit, except at the track (thank god for the track!). I will be stomping on my clutch and hammering on the gears until I die, as will many of you. Used to be 4, now six, hell, bring on 8, I don't care. It will be first, second, third, eighth, instead or first, second, third, sixth as it is now when your honkin on it. There is too much of a culture in the fun of driving with a stick to kill it. "Long live the stick" !!! __________________ Doug Thorley Shorty Headers - K&N CAI - VMax Black Iceolator - VMax Ported Throttle Body - Hotchkis Lowering Springs - BMR Toe Rods & Trailing Arms - American Racing Rims - Polished stainless accents - Chrome Grill - 1LT Badging

09-06-2012, 01:34 PM	#198
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I shifted 10 gears for 9 and a half years. I hate shifting gears. Over a million miles in a truck and then add my POV miles in manual cars. The thrill is gone. __________________

09-06-2012, 03:47 PM	#202
mmartian Drives: 2011 Camaro XM Appearance Package Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: College park MD Posts: 370	i am guessing since manual transmission sales are rising (up to nearly 7 percent) it isnt going anywhere anytime soon, but poll wise, those that do not want to drive or cannot drive it anymore will say its coming to an end. Those that love to drive it and would even go as far as buying an import to have one will say it aint going no where. __________________ Very proud owner of a 2011 Camaro with the XM appearance package AND...(in order) Personalized "KEG" License plate MRT Version 2 Axle Back Cobra XRS-9965 Radar Detector Rider Graphix XM hood spears Big Worm Vinyl for bowties Emblem pros XM Badges/Emblems Airaid Cold Air Intake NEXT UP: Interior LED conversion/footwell lights ON DECK: Engine Cover

09-13-2012, 02:14 PM	#204
Eviscer8r Pirate 2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carroll County Georgia Posts: 204 View My Garage	It's not too strange for me to hear older folks not like manual anymore. My dad prefers automatic now too. I have an automatic car too, my SUV. I'm only 29 but it is one hell of a thrill to drive my 6speed SS vs my younger brothers auto mustang GT. I hope at some point I'm not forced to buy a auto corvette as that is my next car heh. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6MT

09-06-2012, 01:42 PM	#199
Verbolten Drives: someday a convertible Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 266	Who can shift faster? Your arm and leg or a computer. It's not even close. There will be HI-TECH auto transmissions in the future...

09-06-2012, 02:18 PM	#200
Harley Kidd Drives: Black 2022, ZL1, Hurst M6 NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 69	Guys. Macho up. My 2010 2SS is M6 and the new 2013 2SS M6 I have just ordered is manual shift. I have been driving manuals since the mid 60's and still love it. It is for me the only way to go and is fun to drive. If I want Auto then I drive my MKX. If manuals go away I will lose interest in these cars and probably go to a 60's muscle cars like I used to have. Maybe I am rediscovering my youth. Just MHO.

09-13-2012, 11:10 PM	#206
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 525	Manual Trans is like camping, hiking, skiing, jogging, wrenching on cars, doing yard work and on and on. Sure it's harder, less efficient, less comfortable etc. but if your into it the payback is huge. If your not into manuals get an auto, if your not into jogging take a cab, if your not into wrenching get a mechanic. If i enjoy a strong cigar and my wife hates smoke, I go and enjoy the cigar, I dont tell her to learn how to smoke.